Northridge hadn't done well against Heath recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Northridge Vikings narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Heath Bulldogs 52-50. This was a revenge game for the Vikings: when they faced off against the Bulldogs back in December of 2024, they had to take a 39-38 defeat.
| 01/15/25 vs Heath | 19 |
| 01/13/25 @ Liberty Union | 15 |
| 01/10/25 @ Johnstown-Monroe | 20 |
| 01/07/25 vs Granville | 19 |
| 01/03/25 vs Grandview Heights | 16 |
Northridge's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ava Travis, who posted 19 points along with six assists and six rebounds. Travis' evening made it seven games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Ruby Cermak was another key player, going 5 of 10 on her way to 14 points in addition to five boards and three steals.
When it comes to explaining why Heath lost, don't look at Kailyn Holmberg. Despite the final result, she scored 16 points along with six rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Del Cecato, who earned 15 points in addition to eight boards and three steals.
The win got Northridge back to even at 7-7. As for Heath, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Northridge has already played their next match, a 57-51 victory against Lakewood on the 18th. As for Heath, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 61-52 loss against Utica on the 18th.
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